Just like last year’s roundup of budget-friendly holiday gifts, we’re back with another selection of affordable finds that caught our eye. We visited three mainstream stores that many of you likely have access to and photographed our favorite wallet-friendly picks. Most items are only a few dollars, and nothing in this collection tops the low … Read more

It’s hard to believe that after nearly three years of work we can finally share our biggest side project to date. We spent countless hours designing a collection of wall storage and hooks, and many of those pieces are now sold exclusively at Target. The full assortment is available right now at Target.com and will … Read more

Remember when I admitted I was relieved that that project was finished? I’m even more relieved that this one is done. Standing on a stepladder, leaning back to paint three sides of five beams plus crown molding and quarter round in a huge 25 x 15′ room was no picnic. My thumbs, neck, back, chin … Read more

We hadn’t considered Dallas a typical vacation spot until local friends — former Dallas residents — convinced us to give it a try. After our recent four-night getaway, we can confirm they were right. We barely scratched the surface, but we ate well, explored lively neighborhoods, and discovered plenty of kid-friendly activities. Here’s a concise … Read more

We can’t believe it’s been five years since we house crashed John’s sister Emily. Back then we visited right after they moved in; now they’ve finished many more rooms and it’s fun to see how the house has evolved. Their front door is painted Cornichon by Martha Stewart — a small detail that always makes … Read more

We recently wrote about our trip to Charlotte, North Carolina when we explained how we DIYed a few faux sheepskin throws for our home. Now we’re back with more road-trip details. We visited a number of fabric and decor stores, gathered inspiration and snapped plenty of photos—so here’s a play-by-play of what caught our eye. … Read more

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!*** And the lucky winner of some Pantone-tastic paint is… Gretchen (who’s really into “robin’s egg blue with a few pops of tangerine”). Congrats! You’ve probably heard of Pantone, the company that names the color of the year — this season they chose Emerald. Pantone also … Read more

Since many of you have been asking for an update on this large-scale (and delightfully small-scale) renovation, here’s a progress report on our second dollhouse. If you missed our first tiny house makeover, you can find that earlier project linked in the original post. The dollhouse reminds us a lot of our real house, which … Read more

Fist pumps all around—you’ve found the show notes for Episode #8 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this special episode, the hosts sit down with design bloggers Emily Henderson (Style By Emily Henderson), Justina Blakeney (The Jungalow), and Nicole Balch (Making It Lovely) for a candid conversation about sponsored posts. Paid content plays … Read more

Can you believe it’s been a month since our last house crashing tour? That February visit was across the pond, but this one was local, so we were able to enjoy all the details in person. Meet Becky and Brian (and their dog Fergie). They live just outside Richmond with their two daughters and greet … Read more